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Meaning of fractional
The primary meaning of the word "fractional" refers to something that is part of a whole, or a small part of something.
Etymology of fractional
The word "fractional" originates from the Latin word "fractio," which means "a breaking" and is derived from "frangere," meaning "to break"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is part of a whole, and its meaning has expanded to include various fields such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry
Synonyms
partial
incomplete
part
segment
portion
division
fragment
sectional
limited
divided
proportional
relative
comparative
piecemeal
segmented
fractured
broken
shattered
splintered
fractionalized
fragmentary
discrete
separate
distinct
individual
particular
specialized
specific
circumscribed
confined
restricted
localized
sectionalized
zoned
compartmentalized
parceled
Definitions
- Relating to or consisting of a fraction, which is a part of a whole, especially when the whole is divided into equal parts
- Relating to or consisting of a small part of something
- (Mathematics) relating to or consisting of fractions, which are numbers that represent a part of a whole
Usage Examples
- The company owns a fractional share of the joint venture
- The fractional distillation process separates the mixture into its components
- The artist used fractional colors to create a unique effect in the painting